Lighthouses: Craig Sterken Photography

First Star at Big Sable Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:45:01 GMT

]]>Big Sable Point Lighthouse shines it's beacon in star-like fashion along Big Sable Beach in Michigan's Ludington State Park

Grand Haven Lighthouse and Pier

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:18:17 GMT

]]>View of the pier and Grand Haven Lighthouse on a chilly night.

Grand Haven Michigan Lighthouses

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:21:35 GMT

]]>Lighthouse 1 and 2 shown on a Lake Michigan evening at sunset

Grand Haven Michigan Lighthouses

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:21:37 GMT

]]>Lighthouse 1 and 2 shown on a Lake Michigan evening at sunset

Grand Haven Michigan Lighthouses

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:21:57 GMT

]]>Lighthouse 1 and 2 shown on a Lake Michigan evening at sunset

Stormy Winter Night at Pt. Betsie Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:45:49 GMT

]]>A stormy sky creates the backdrop for this dramatic scene at Point Betsie Lighthouse along the Lake Michigan shoreline. A setting sun scatters red and amber light along the waters surface and highlights the lighthouse, whitecap waves, the and the breakwall.

Ludington Lighthouse on Ice

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:46:40 GMT

]]>The North Breakwater Lighthouse in Ludington Michigan is drapped in sheets of ice from the winter waves that have battered it through out the long winter months on Lake Michigan.

North Pier on Ice

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:05:35 GMT

]]>The North Pier Light in St. Joesph Michigan is shown completely encased in ice from Lake Michigan's treacherous winter winds.

St. Joesph North Pier in Winter

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:17:12 GMT

]]>The North Pier in St. Joesph Michigan displays the lighthouse and ice encased pier light along the shores of Lake Michigan

St. Joesph Michigan North Pier in Winter

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:27:04 GMT

]]>The North Pier in St. Joesph Michigan is encased in ice after being battered by Lake Michigan waves during heavy winter winds.

St. Joesph Michigan North Pier in Winter

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:36:28 GMT

]]>The North Pier in St. Joesph Michigan is encased in ice after being battered by Lake Michigan waves during heavy winter winds.

St. Joesph Michigan North Pier in Winter

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:36:29 GMT

]]>The North Pier in St. Joesph Michigan is encased in ice after being battered by Lake Michigan waves during heavy winter winds.

St. Joesph Michigan North Pier in Winter

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:36:31 GMT

]]>The North Pier in St. Joesph Michigan is encased in ice after being battered by Lake Michigan waves during heavy winter winds.

North Breakwater Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:32:53 GMT

]]>Ludington Lighthouse on the North Breakwater Pier at sunset

Ludington Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:50:08 GMT

]]>On the shores of Lake Michigan the North Breakwater Lighthouse guides boaters and ships safely into the harbor of Ludington Michigan

Drifting Sands at Big Sable Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:09:23 GMT

]]>Sand drifts as early spring winds gust across Big Sable Beach

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craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:32:43 GMT

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Big Sable Point Lighthouse - Ludington Mi

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:36:51 GMT

]]>Big Sable Point Lighthouse nestled into the shores of Lake Michigan on the northern end of Ludington State Park. On the edges of the Nordhouse Dunes.

Big Sable Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:13:54 GMT

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North Breakwater Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:05:03 GMT

]]>North Breakwater Lighthouse on the pier off the shores of Ludington Michigan. Overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan

Sherbet Colored Sky

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:34:07 GMT

]]>A Sherbet colored sky presents itself as a backdrop for the North Breakwater Lighthouse in Ludington Michigan. Seagulls search for their evening meal as couples and families gather on the pier to enjoy the tranquil scene before heading into town for an ice cream cone and bed.

North Breakwater Pier Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:57:39 GMT

]]>The lighthouse off from Stern's Beach in Ludington stands fast against the weather year round

North Breakwater Pier Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:58:28 GMT

]]>The lighthouse off from Stern's Beach in Ludington stands fast against the weather year round

Stormy Evening at Big Sable Point Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 18:01:17 GMT

]]>Wave splashes over driftwood on the beach at Big Sable Point. Big Sable Lighthouse stands in the background under a dark sky as a storm front begins to move in.

Big Sable Point Lighthouse at Dusk

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:12:09 GMT

]]>Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington Michigan at sunset. This light house alse resides within Ludington State Park.

Point Betsie Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:24:08 GMT

]]>Standing tall and proud along the shores of Lake Michigan, Point Betsie marks the southern entrance to the Manitou Passage. Located near Frankfort, Michigan, its light has been protecting sailors, and ships, from the many maritime dangers that exist since its construction in 1858. Timeless charm and easy accessibility help explain why Point Betsie is one of the most photographed lighthouses in the state of Michigan. Parking your car just yards away from this beauty, you'll be welcomed by the sights and sounds of Lake Michigan

Point Betsie Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:24:20 GMT

Point Betsie Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:24:37 GMT

Point Betsie Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:24:44 GMT

Point Betsie Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:24:55 GMT

Point Betsie Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:25:27 GMT

Point Betsie Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:25:37 GMT

Point Betsie Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:25:48 GMT

Point Betsie Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:26:06 GMT

Point Betsie Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:26:16 GMT

Point Betsie Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:26:31 GMT

Big Red Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:49:37 GMT

]]>Big Red Lighthouse bathed in the late day light as the sunsets near Holland Michigan, situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan

Little Sable Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:06:02 GMT

]]>Little Sable Lighthouse stands tall in the dunes and overlooks Lake Michigan.

Keepers of the Light

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:43:34 GMT

]]>Lighthouse reenactors at the Mackinaw City Lighthouse

Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse and Mackinac Bridge

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:13:45 GMT

]]>View of both the Mackinaw City Lighthouse and the Mackinaw Bridge, also known as Mighty Mac

Big Sable Lighthouse at Night

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:36:59 GMT

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Golden Hued Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 04:22:22 GMT

]]>Big Sable Point Lighthouse sits among the dunes at sunset within Ludington State Park on the shores of Lake Michigan

North Breakwater Sunset

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:23:55 GMT

]]>North Breakwater Pier Lighthouse at sunset in Ludington, Michigan

Breakwater Lighthouse at Dusk

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:21:43 GMT

]]>North Breakwater Lighthouse on Lake Michigan. Located in Ludington Michigan

Dune Grass Perspective

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:22:58 GMT

]]>Dune grasses with North Breakwater lighthouse in the background. On Lake Michigan, in Ludington, Michigan.

Big Sable Point Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:23:22 GMT

]]>Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington, Michigan. On the shores of Lake Michigan.

Big Sable Point Lighthouse Stairs

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:26:47 GMT

]]>View looking up the lighthouse tower at the stairs within Big Sable Point Lighthouse. The lighthouse is located within Ludington State Park in Ludington, Michigan

Big Sable Point Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:54:36 GMT

]]>Big Sable Point Lighthouse at Ludington State Park in Ludington Michigan

Ludington Lighthouse at Sunset

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:03:50 GMT

]]>North Breakwater Pier Lighthouse in Ludington is bathed in an orange glow at sunset

North Breakwater Lighthouse in Ludington Michigan

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:00:05 GMT

]]>North Breakwater Pier Lighthouse in Ludington is bathed in an orange glow at sunset

Big Sable Point Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:06:03 GMT

]]>Along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Ludington State Park

Ludington Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:03:32 GMT

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Holland Harbor Sunset

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:51:30 GMT

]]>The sun sets over Holland Harbor near the shores of Lake Michigan

Holland Lighthouse at Sunset

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:17:14 GMT

]]>The sun lights up the sky behind "Big Red" as it slips below the horizon on this mid-winters evening along the shores of Lake Michigan. I had forgotten my tripod so I chose an aperture of 4.5 and cranked up the ISO to 800 to gather some light. Holland Harbor Lighthouse is one of those places my eyes never tire of seeing.

Starry Night Over Big Red

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:17:14 GMT

]]>A long exposure brings out the stars as they shine over "Big Red". The lights from the Holland Harbor Lighthouse glow in the night and their reflection is shown on the channel that guides the boats onto Lake Macatawa in Holland Michigan

Holland Harbor Lighthouse "Big Red"

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:36:30 GMT

]]>"Big Red" stands proudly along the Holland Harbor channel as it guides sailors safely to port in Holland, Michigan

Silhouettes on Big Red

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:36:44 GMT

]]>People gather near Holland Harbor Lighthouse and their silhouettes appear on the side of Big Red.

Holland Harbor Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 02 May 2012 02:46:22 GMT

]]>"Big Red" Lighthouse stands along the Holland Harbor

Holland Harbor Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 02 May 2012 02:46:27 GMT

]]>"Big Red" Lighthouse stands along the Holland Harbor

Big Red

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:36:55 GMT

]]>"Big Red" stands proudly along the Holland Harbor channel as it guides sailors safely to port in Holland, Michigan

Grand Traverse Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:30:17 GMT

]]>Within the Leelanau State Park in Michigan you will find the stately Grand Traverse Lighthouse.

Grand Traverse Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:30:25 GMT

]]>Within the Leelanau State Park in Michigan you will find the stately Grand Traverse Lighthouse.

North Breakwater Pier Lighthouse in Winter

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:05:23 GMT

]]>Just off from Stern's Beach in Ludington Michigan, is the North Breakwater Pier with this wonderful lighthouse standing tall and strong. Here it's encased in ice for winter

Frankfort Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 02:23:40 GMT

]]>Children play in the sand on a sunny beach in Frankfort, Michigan. In the background the Frankfort Lighthouse can be seen on the pier which juts out into Lake Michigan

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craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 02:29:25 GMT

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Solitary Sunset at Ludington Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:39:55 GMT

]]>One solitary figure views the North Breakwater Lighthouse which guides boaters into port as the sun settles over Lake Michigan

Big Sable Beach in Autumn

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:51:04 GMT

]]>Looking down the beach in autumn with Big Sable Point Lighthouse in the background. Windswept dune grass in the foreground highlighted by evening's sunset

North Breakwater Ludington Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:38:16 GMT

]]>The Ludington Lighthouse sits at the end of the North Breakwater Pier in Ludington Michigan with the sun setting in the background

Tawas Point Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:31:06 GMT

]]>Tawas Point Lighthouse at the Tawas State Park in East Tawas during winter

Tawas Point Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:31:07 GMT

]]>Tawas Point Lighthouse at the Tawas State Park in East Tawas during winter

Tawas Point Lighthouse

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:31:10 GMT

]]>Tawas Point Lighthouse at the Tawas State Park in East Tawas during winter

Blue Hour at Pt. Betsie

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:12:59 GMT

]]>As the sun dips into the horizon it lights up a splash as waves drive their way along the breakwaters in front of Point Betsie Lighthouse in Frankfort Michigan. Ice hangs in sheets from the break walls as the relentless winter drives temperatures farther down.

Nestled in For Winter

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:25:30 GMT

]]>The North Breakwater Lighthouse in Ludington Michigan is drapped in sheets of ice from the winter waves that have battered it through out the long winter months on Lake Michigan.

Grand Haven Pier at Night

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:01:07 GMT

]]>Lights twinkle on the Grand Haven Pier. The Grand Haven Lighthouses glow with their lights as the sun begins to set over Grand Haven State Park and Lake Michigan

Car Ferry Badger Arrives in Port

craig.sterken@gmail.com (Craig Sterken Photography) — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:44:19 GMT

]]>Sailing into port and passing the North Breakwater Lighthouse, the car ferry Badger, arrives home in Ludington Michigan.